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Janus device
This is the first generation Janus Device created by Elissa Zal based on the theories developed by Scylla Coureuse, among others.

While integrated with a hyperdrive this device allows a hyperwave pulse tuned to the unique resonant signatures of two Gates to be transmitted into a Gate aperture. After a tremendous energy input which requires a great quantity of fuel to generate, a temporary link between those Gates is created. One ship or fleet may then transit the gate network

–In-Game Description

Acquiring[]

Complete the Galatian Academy quest "At The Gates", the final quest of v0.95a. Doing so will reward you with an item in your cargo called "Janus Device" that can be right clicked to "integrate the Janus Device with your fleet". Do note that the item cannot be removed from your inventory.

Usage[]

Right click the Janus Device item to "integrate it with your fleet". Note this does not give you a unique hull-mod or single out your flagship as unique - it simply gives your character a hidden passive that enables Gate travel with any fleet composition, even a singular Dram.


Simply approach a Scanned Gate, and interact with it. The description of the gate will be vastly changed, and the option to Travel through the Gate will be available. You can then use this Scanned gate to travel to any other Gate that you have previously Scanned. Despite the in-game description, Gate travel seems to be roughly twice as efficient as Hyperspace travel (based on a 40 light year travel costing 457 fuel in Hyperspace but only 229 fuel through a Gate jump).

Trivia[]

Janus is the name of the ancient Roman god of gates, doorways, and other forms of passage, and is associated with the concept of traveling.

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